What do I need to do to get rid of this type of skin? (photos)

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I had a 8lb baby & my skin on my stomach is now loose and wrinkly. I try to work out but I feel its not going to get rid of this ugly skin. I'm not sure if I need any type of surgery, skin cream or laser Skin tighting.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. I would recommend meeting with a surgeon because you might benefit from a full tummy tuck. Often times women seek tummy tucks when they have excess skin and muscle laxity that cannot be resolved through diet and exercise. All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Unfortunately, no amount of exercise is going to improve skin quality or remove stretch marks. A TT will remove all excess skin and create a flat tummy. Your sides will also be improved by cinching them in creating a much coveted waistline. I like to employ mesh to give patients the flattest abdomen possible and long term results. Mesh is to be considered only if you are done with pregnancies. Please view the article below to learn how the mesh works in conjunction to TT surgery. I hope this helps.Best wishes,Gary Horndeski M.D.

Kevin G. Rose, MD · Answer

You would benefit from a tummy tuck.  The type of tummy tuck is hard determine based on these 2 photos alone.  A tummy tuck with get rid of excess skin/stretch marks, tighten your abdominal muscles and narrow your waist. It is always best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Tummy tucks do what exercise and diet cannot: Remove excess skin, repair muscle separation if necessary, and remove localized fat if necessary. There are some technologies that can tighten skin a little bit but none come close to what a tummy tuck does.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, mjf2014.  Based on limited views of your body, you may get a great result/contour from liposuction of waists/flanks and tummy tuck.  As you know, most women will have some degree of skin laxity and muscle laxity after pregnancy.  Tummy tuck is a great procedure to get rid of excess abdominal skin as well as tightening the stretched out core muscle.  If you are done having children, you will get a great outcome from tummy tuck with liposuction of the sides.  Please make sure that you are at your stable, goal weight and that you are medically optimized.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon to be evaluated in-person.  Good luck.  - Dr. Kim

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

After pregnancy abdominal wall muscles will be separated ("Diastasis") and skin  lose and flaccid  for it has been increasing in size for 9 months.  This conditions will not be reverse by any work out, although they  will help tone up your body contour.The only way to correct this 2 conditions is by a surgical procedure named  Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck, in which the plastic surgeon will tight you abdominal  muscles and remove excess and flaccid skin on your abdomen. You may wait to have all the pregnancies you desire, or do it before.

John J. Edney, MD · Answer

The only way to remove loose skin of the abdomen is by performing a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). In  the performance of a full abdominoplasty, an incision is made from one hip to the other.  The incision is carried through the skin and fat layer and stops at the muscle layer.  At this level the skin and fat layer is elevated off of the underlying muscle layer.  This elevation is continued up to the belly button.  An incision is then made around the belly button to keep it in it's normal location allowing the skin and fat layer to continue to be elevated up to the rib margin.  Very often tightening of the muscle layer is then accomplished before removing the excess skin.  The loose skin and fat layer is then pulled down snugly and the excess skin and fat is then removed.  The belly button has not been moved or removed.  It is still in it's normal location underneath the skin and fat layer.  An incision is made over the belly button and it is pulled up to the surface and re-stitched in it's original location.For a simple and illustrated explanation of tummy tuck and body contouring
procedures, watch my video.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

mjf2014  you have lax skin, an apparent lax abdominal muscle laxity, stretch marks, a moderate fat pad, and an umbilical hernia.  Save your money and don't use creams, laser skin tightening, or other snake oil treatments.  If you are done having children, you should consider a tummy tuck.  A tummy tuck will address all your concerns if you are a good candidate.See link for pics of a gal with a similar presentation.sek

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

No lasers, no creams, no exercise will resolve your problem.  You need tummy tuck.  See a plastic surgeon when you are ready to get rid of this.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

From your photo, it appears you may be a great candidate for a tummy tuck.  However, to determine if you are indeed a good candidate for a tummy tuck really requires an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure.  A tummy tuck takes about 2-2.5 hrs to complete.  A tummy tuck can be an effective tool for shaping and sculpting the body for better body appearance and improved self esteem.	Sometimes no amount of diet and exercise can create a flat tummy. Tummy tuck plastic surgery actually tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess fat and skin from the stomach area to create a tighter, slimmer, smoother belly.  A tummy tuck can be combined with other procedures such as liposuction of your waists or flanks (i.e. love handles) to fine tune your result.I recommend you visit with an ASPS member plastic surgeon to further explore your options and to find out if you are a candidate for this procedure.Best wishes!Dr. Basu

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